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An update: My regular vet said he believed Tigger is having withdrawal symptoms and said to wean him off gradually. However, they had no Gabapentin. So, I had to get it from the ER vet or wait for it to be sent from an online pharmacy which would take days and defeat the purpose of weaning...

It said on the insert the ear medicine can cause vomiting and diarrhea. He was on Gabapentin for cystitis (no infection just inflammation and blood in urine), along with Prazosin. Both were stopped yesterday after 2 weeks. I talked to his regular vet this morning, and he will be going over...

I just looked over the ear ointment Tigger was just put on for a yeast infection, Quadritop, and saw that vomiting and diarrhea can be side effects. I never thought ear drops could cause this so that may actually be the issue. Regardless, I am calling his regular vet early tomorrow as I need...

I am consulting with his vet tomorrow. If he gets sicker, of course I'll have to take him back to this vet. It is the only vet around open on a Sunday since they are for emergencies.

My cat, Tigger has been taking Gabapentin for 2 weeks. He was on .7ml twice a day for a few days before the dose had to be lowered to .35ml twice a day due to him being zombie-like. The vet said NOTHING about weaning him off, despite my questions and concerns. And, sure enough, the first day...

I'll have to check with my regular vet, then. I thought they would just tell me to reduce the dose of pain medication as I believe that one is the issue. He could have drowned in his bowl of water if no one was there. It's terrifying and crazy to me that this clinic brushed that off like it's...

Tigger had a medical emergency over the weekend. He looked like he was blocked as he strained to urinate and I didn't see any come out. So, I took him to the emergency clinic. They said he wasn't blocked, his bladder was just inflamed. He has cystitis but no bacterial infection. They gave me...

I've purchased a trap, the issue is getting a vet to take him on and getting him in the trap and quickly to a vet after. I don't want him sitting in there for hours or days, but, only one vet here allows walk-ins. Also, what about a litter box and food and water? Does that all typically fit in...

There is only 1 rescue group that would help (the others always say they are overfilled), but, they don't help with trapping the cat, which is my main issue. So, it's pointless for me to use them if a vet will see the cat. They will just euthanize the animal. I can do that myself (money is not...

There is a feral cat in my neighborhood who is in very poor shape. I'm pretty certain he has leukemia/AIDS. Being feral, of course, he can't be picked up. I need to trap him, but, am unsure if vets even typically work with ferals and if they would, at least, help me end his suffering. To those...

Thanks. I was mixing the pill with food, but, I didn't think about having him eat first as to not upset his stomach. That makes sense and could stop the stomach issues. I've also read a lot about the iodine treatment as that is something that sounds like a dream with its high cure rates. But...

Thank you for the information about the gel. I'm sorry to hear about your cat. I hope there is something that can be done. I've had cats for years and it seems like, no matter what you do, when your cat gets older it is going to get thyroid issues, IBD, cancer, kidney issues, or any combination...

Do you know the cost of the gel vs. the pill? Also, I want the iodine therapy, but, I don't think my cat could handle it. He's old and freaks out just being in the car for a short ride to the vet. He's also never been left with anyone else, let alone for weeks. It's not that simple to have it...

I'm going to call the vet. I just want to know if anyone has personal experience with this and found a suitable alternative other than radioactive iodine therapy or surgery. Or, if initially it upset some cats stomachs and stopped after.

My cat, Tigger, was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and placed on Felimazole. He has only been on it a week, but, it is upsetting his digestive system. Is there an alternative medicine for this? I know about radioactive iodine therapy, but, I don't think he could put up with being alone...

I never thought of that. I've never heard of using something like that with cats, but, it might work. If it did it would be great, as long as it's safe. Thanks.

My cat, Tigger, gets upset if he can smell another cat/dog after I come into contact with them at friends/family members' houses. This does not include the 2 cats he lives with and is used to. Is there anything I can spray on myself to kill the smell before I return home? I do change my...

He eats a mixture of wet and dry food. He is not playing and he does growl. This is not normal cat behavior. I've never had a cat like this before. He hurt me before, but, like someone said, it was redirected aggression and it wasn't daily behavior. He was scared and not seeking me out trying...

He also started, what I would call, stalking me today. He followed me around, his pupils were large, and he tried to continue to attack me. He is looking to attack now, it's not just scared once and attacks randomly anymore like before.

He was still upset this morning and attacked me again on the leg. There are other cats in the neighborhood that hang around outside and he could smell the scent (or seemed to) on shoes. I don't have kids, but, I can't live like this. It's like he's become rabid (no, he is vaccinated and doesn't...